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Varied events & happenings at Fortress Hohensalzburg

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Welcome to events for guests, families, children & all Salzburgers!

Fortress Hohensalzburg is not only the centerpiece and landmark of the city of Salzburg - a wide variety of events also bring life to the historic walls throughout the year. From the popular fortress concerts to the romantic Advent market in the castle courtyard. The range of family-friendly events at Fortress Hohensalzburg is also impressive - from carnival and Halloween crafts to the fun medieval festival and atmospheric Advent tours. And as a Salzburg resident, you will also find a wide variety of offers that invite you to visit the fortress once again. Here you will find an overview of all current dates.

Our calendar of events

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  • Medieval fortress tower with mountain view above clouds at sunrise

    Hohensalzburg Quick Tour

    01.05.2025 - 30.09.2025 | 09:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

  • Medieval castle courtyard illuminated by red lights at night in Salzburg

    Atmospheric Thursday evening tour

    28.08.2025 | 19:30 

  • Three people reading papers in an art studio with projected images on the wall

    Open Studio - Summer Academy

    29.08.2025 | 16:00 - 20:00 

  • Outdoor yoga class with many people meditating on mats overlooking a cityscape

    Pop Up Yoga at Fortress Hohensalzburg

    31.08.2025 | 06:30 - 08:30 

  • Medieval castle with people holding farming tools in protest or rebellion scene

    Peasant uprising! Armistice and (peace) agreement

    31.08.2025 | 18:30 - 19:30 

  • Stone archway with lantern leading to a cobblestone courtyard and historic buildings

    On easy paths: Fortress walk with just a few steps

    02.09.2025 | 17:30 

  • Medieval castle courtyard illuminated by red lights at night in Salzburg

    Atmospheric Thursday evening tour

    04.09.2025 | 19:30 

  • Blacksmith demonstrating hammer strike for crowd at historical reenactment event

    Medieval festival

    13.09.2025 - 14.09.2025 | 10:00 - 18:00 

  • Medieval wood carving of a woman riding a unicorn surrounded by golden branches

    Family tour: Of unicorns and wild men

    21.09.2025 | 10:30 

  • Rustic stone kitchen interior with wood-fired oven, long table and benches by arched window

    Family tour: Splendor and baking

    19.10.2025 | 10:30 

  • Rusty vintage metal keys and padlock on wooden table with ornate carved backdrop

    National Day program: Surprise tours

    26.10.2025 | 10:00 

  • Rusty vintage metal keys and padlock on wooden table with ornate carved backdrop

    National Day program: Surprise tours

    26.10.2025 | 12:00 

  • Rusty vintage metal keys and padlock on wooden table with ornate carved backdrop

    National Day program: Surprise tours

    26.10.2025 | 14:00 

  • Group of carved Halloween pumpkins with spooky faces on stone steps

    Pumpkin carving & competition: Vote for the scariest and friendliest pumpkin

    29.10.2025 | 13:00 - 17:00 

  • Glowing jack-o'-lantern on stone wall in front of medieval castle at night

    Flashlight tour (suitable for children)

    30.10.2025 | 17:30 

  • Glowing jack-o'-lantern on stone wall in front of medieval castle at night

    Flashlight tour (suitable for children)

    30.10.2025 | 19:00 

  • Two people in medieval costumes practicing sword fighting outdoors

    Sword fighting

    06.11.2025 | 17:00 

  • Ornate wooden ceiling with medieval coat of arms featuring lamb and black eagle

    Family tour: Wonderful coats of arms

    16.11.2025 | 10:30 

  • Wine bottle with three glasses on rustic wooden table with artistic filter effect

    Cheers! After-work special

    19.11.2025 | 17:00 

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    Advent market at Fortress Hohensalzburg

    21.11.2025 - 23.11.2025 | 11:00 - 19:00 

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    Advent market at Fortress Hohensalzburg

    28.11.2025 - 30.11.2025 | 11:00 - 19:00 

  • Hohensalzburg Fortress on a snowy hilltop above Salzburg with blue winter sky

    Enchanting Christmas Tour (English)

    30.11.2025 | 13:00 

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    Advent market at Fortress Hohensalzburg

    05.12.2025 - 08.12.2025 | 11:00 - 19:00 

  • Hohensalzburg Fortress on a snowy hilltop above Salzburg with blue winter sky

    Enchanting Christmas Tour (English)

    07.12.2025 | 13:00 

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    Advent market at Fortress Hohensalzburg

    12.12.2025 - 14.12.2025 | 11:00 - 19:00 

  • Hohensalzburg Fortress on a snowy hilltop above Salzburg with blue winter sky

    Enchanting Christmas Tour (English)

    14.12.2025 | 13:00 

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    Advent market at Fortress Hohensalzburg

    19.12.2025 - 21.12.2025 | 11:00 - 19:00 

  • Hohensalzburg Fortress on a snowy hilltop above Salzburg with blue winter sky

    Enchanting Christmas Tour (English)

    21.12.2025 | 13:00 

  • Snow-covered church and historic buildings with sundial and wooden stalls in winter

    Festungsroas for the Raunacht

    27.12.2025 | 16:30 

What else there is to experience at Fortress Hohensalzburg:

  • Elegant banquet hall with round tables set for a formal dinner in traditional European decor

    Gastronomy

  • Detailed white architectural model of a European city with domed and twin-towered buildings

    Museums in the fortress

  • Geometric art installation on green lawn with Hohensalzburg Fortress in the background

    Art in the fortress

  • Group enjoying a wine tasting in a rustic stone cellar with barrel table

    Offers for groups

  • Family with children exploring interactive exhibit at outdoor museum

    Offers for children & families

    Guided tours and other offers for children & families

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